On the other hand, popular sources:

• Provide general information on topics of interest to a wide audience
• Are written by journalists or writers who may or may not have any background or expertise in the subject on which they are writing
• Are written for the general public or people who are interested in a subject out of curiosity or as a hobby
• Use language that is easily understood by the general public
• Rarely provide citations to source materials
• Undergo a limited editorial review
• Often include glossy photos